Western New York Attractions

Niagara Falls State Park is a natural beauty. Located around 17 miles of Buffalo, it is made up of two sections that span the borders of the United States and Canada. Although the falls themselves are not particularly high, they are quite wide and powerful. It is estimated that Niagara Falls has about 6 million cubic feet of water rushing out every minute. The Niagara Falls State Park provides more than just the views of this particular site. It also features restaurants, water activities such as kayaking, and tours of the base of Niagara Falls.

These particular botanical gardens draw visitors to their grounds because of the historical aspect of their structures. Aside from the different varieties of plants that can be seen, these gardens also include the Olmsted's South Park and the 1899 tri-domed glass conservatory. Flora is generally arranged in the Victorian style and is grouped according to where they appear in the world. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens also offer seasonal events such as the Spring Flower Show.

The Buffalo Zoo is one of the best in the United States, with over a thousand animals on display. Aside from the extensive collection of animals, another reason for its popularity is that it has enjoyed much success with its gorilla population. In fact, the zoo has a successful breeding program, and most of its lowland gorillas are younger than six years of age. Aside from these primates, visitors of the Buffalo Zoo can also check out the African predator exhibit, World of Wildlife Discovery Center and the Children's Zoo.

Brown's Race Historic District is a cultural landmark for Western New York. It traces its origins back to 1818, when Francis and Matthew Brown carved through solid rock to gain access to the Genesee River waterfalls for use as a source of power. Visitors of this particular location can see the restored 25-foot high waterwheel, which still retains its original housing.

Corning, one of the most famous brands of glassware, has its own museum at its place of origin in Corning, Steuben County. One of the main attractions that entice both the locals and tourists to visit is their daily demonstration of techniques in glassblowing. In addition to the views of galleries and shops specifically dedicated to glass, willing participants are also given the opportunity to engage in the daily workshops that will teach them how to make their own glass. The Corning Museum of Glass is also considered to be an educational hub, in part due to the presence of the Rakow Research Library, one of the most noted libraries in the world when it comes to the history of glass.